Klarinet Archive - Posting 001098.txt from 1997/10

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: bad tone
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 08:56:29 -0500

On Sun, 26 Oct 1997 AmyLynnR@-----.com wrote:

> If there is one thing on Earth I can say in defense of my music teacher it's
> that he cares. He cares soooo much, it almost hurts me to watch people ignore
> him like they do. His only problem is that he just doesn't motivate people
> well.

Amy has pointed out a very important issue. This is a major factor in
understanding how to teach. The really gifted teachers know how to
motivate......and do so regularly.....skills are important, but teaching
is based on much more than just the skills.